Gov. Lee Signs 'Savanna's Law,' Creating Habitual Domestic Violence Offender Registry and Honoring Robertson Co. Deputy

Tennessee Creates Domestic Abuse Registry Named After Murdered Deputy

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signed Savanna’s Law this week, creating a first-of-its-kind domestic violence registry in the state for individuals convicted multiple times of offenses against domestic abuse victims. The law is named in honor of Robertson County Deputy Savanna Puckett, who was murdered in 2022 at age 22 by a man with a history of domestic violence. Puckett was found shot nine times inside her burning home. Her dog was also killed by th…

Tennessee Governor Signs Bill to Create Domestic Violence Offender Registry - Tennessee Star

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed a bill on Tuesday to create a registry of “persistent domestic violence offenders."

Gov. Lee signs bill that will create a public registry of repeat domestic violence offenders in Tennessee

The law will create a publicly available list of persistent domestic violence offenders. It was named after a Middle TN deputy who was killed by her ex-boyfriend.

Gov. Lee signs 'Savanna's Law,' creating habitual domestic violence offender registry and honoring Robertson Co. deputy

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A bill honoring a Robertson County Sheriff's Deputy was signed into law by Gov. Bill Lee Tuesday. MARCH: Tennessee could create registry for habitual domestic violence offenders in honor of slain Robertson Co. deputy "Savanna's Law" creates a public registry of domestic violence offenders. After an offender's second conviction, their name, photo and the date and county of their convictions would be placed on the re…

Gov. Bill Lee signs Savanna's Law, creating domestic violence registry in Tennessee

Governor Lee signed a piece of legislation into law that will create a public registry for those convicted multiple times of domestic violence offenses.

What Is Karina's Law? New Domestic Violence Bill Goes into Effect - Chicago Parent

On Mother’s Day in 2023, a family’s life in the Little Village neighborhood in Chicago was forever altered.  A domestic violence incident ended in the death of Karina Gonzalez and her 15-year-old daughter, Daniela. Karina’s son, Manny Alvarez, is a survivor of the violence.  The devastating events spurred the creation of Karina’s Law or House Bill 4144. Survivor Manny Alvarez lobbied for the bill, which introduces new protections for victims of …